Françoise David facts for kids
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Françoise David
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| Member of the National Assembly for Gouin |
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| In office September 4, 2012 – January 19, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Nicolas Girard |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois |
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| Born | January 13, 1948 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Québec solidaire |
| Spouse | François Larose |
| Parents | Paul David Nellie Maillard |
| Relatives | Pierre David (brother) Thérèse David (sister) Anne-Marie David (sister) Hélène David (sister) Charles-Philippe David (brother) |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
| Profession | Community organizer |
Françoise David is a well-known Canadian politician from Quebec. She was born on January 13, 1948, in Montreal. She was a leader for the political party called Québec solidaire. This party focuses on ideas like social justice, equality for women, and Quebec becoming its own country.
She was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec twice. This is like being a representative for a specific area in Quebec. She represented the area called Gouin. Françoise David retired from politics on January 19, 2017, because of her health.
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Early Life and Work
Françoise David started her career helping communities. In 1987, she became a coordinator for a group called Regroupement des centres de femmes du Québec. This group worked to support women's centers.
Later, she became the president of the Fédération des femmes du Québec (FFQ). This organization works for women's rights in Quebec. She led the FFQ from 1994 to 2001. During this time, she made sure that important issues like poverty and violence against women were discussed in Canada.
Family Background
Françoise David comes from a family involved in public life. Her father, Paul David, was a heart doctor and a senator. A senator is a type of politician in the Canadian Parliament. Her grandfather, Athanase David, was also a Liberal Senator.
Her sister, Hélène David, is also a politician. Hélène was elected as a representative for the Liberal Party of Quebec. Françoise and Hélène have different political views, but they are still sisters. Françoise David is married to François Larose and they have one child.
Important Achievements
Françoise David is known for organizing two big public events. In 1995, she helped lead the Women's March against Poverty. This march brought attention to people struggling with poverty.
In 2000, she organized the World March of Women against Poverty and Violence. This was a global event to fight against poverty and violence affecting women.
Community Involvement
Besides her main work, Françoise David has been part of many community groups. In 2000, she went to Iraq to observe how things were going there. In 2001, she traveled to Mali with a group called the Canadian University Service Overseas. This group helps with development projects in other countries.
Awards and Recognition
Françoise David has received several important awards. In 1999, she was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. This is a high honor given by the Quebec government.
In 2002, she received the Governor General's Award. This award celebrates people who have worked to advance equality for women in Canada.
Political Career
Françoise David first ran for election in 2007 in the area of Gouin. She did not win that election, but she received many votes. She ran again in 2008 and got even more votes.
In the 2012 Quebec election, Françoise David was elected for the first time. She became a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). She was re-elected in the 2014 election. Her party, Québec solidaire, won more seats than ever before in that election.
Françoise David also wrote a book called Bien commun recherché – une option citoyenne. This book talks about important ideas like the "common good," social fairness, protecting the environment, and making the economy fairer for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Françoise David para niños
